Must-see restaurants in Las Vegas

  • Shark

    Las Vegas

    Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is back from a four-year hiatus from the restaurant world, with an ode (in restaurant form) to all things seafood. His…

  • Rice & Company

    Las Vegas

    This pan-Asian bistro has a simple motto: 'eat rice, drink tea, slurp noodles, stay healthy.' Prices are inflated for simpler dishes, so go for something…

  • Secret Pizza

    Las Vegas

    There's an unmarked, unlisted pizza joint hidden within Cosmopolitan. If you're craving a late-night slice of New York pizza, this is the place to go…

  • Strip House

    Las Vegas

    With a sexy 1920s cabaret vibe and glowing red boudoir lamps, this steakhouse is the opposite of stuffy. Sit down with your bachelor/ette party, or on…

  • China Poblano

    Las Vegas

    Noodles and tacos, together? An eye-catching fusion eatery from chef José Andrés mixes two unlikely cuisines – Chinese and Mexican – in a lively, hipster…

  • In-N-Out Burger

    Las Vegas

    Possibly the best deal on the Strip are the under-$3 burgers at this California institution, known for high quality ingredients and excellent customer…

  • Grotto

    Las Vegas

    At this Italian trattoria covered in painted murals, you'll be drawn to the sunlight-filled patio next to the Nugget's shark-tank waterslide and swimming…

  • Vetri Cucina

    Las Vegas

    It's plenty refreshing for a new Italian restaurant opening in Vegas to eschew the Neopolitan pizza craze that is sweeping the city. Even better, the 56th…

  • Holsteins

    Las Vegas

    At Holsteins, hand-crafted burgers are championship-worthy, as are all-American classics with a gourmet twist – pork nugget fries, fried cheese curds, and…

  • Wazuzu

    Las Vegas

    The flamboyant decor at this upscale yet casual pan-Asian eatery includes blood-red walls, giant golden pears and, for good measure, a 27ft-long crystal…

  • Mesa Grill

    Las Vegas

    While star chef Bobby Flay doesn't cook on the premises, his bold signature menu of spicy Southwestern fare is usually satisfying, whether it's a New…

  • La Comida

    Las Vegas

    La Comida serves up authentic Mexican dishes (soups, salads, tacos, enchiladas), in a welcoming environment conducive to making new friends. Throw some…

  • Bavette's

    Las Vegas

    The Vegas version of a Chicago institution, Bavette's is a gorgeous, retro love letter to the classic steakhouse. Deep leather banquettes, art deco murals…

  • Capital Grille

    Las Vegas

    What sets this upscale chain steakhouse apart is hand-cut, dry-aged beef, carved chops and cracking seafood. For a power lunch, fork into a Maine lobster…

  • Ping Pang Pong

    Las Vegas

    Asian package tourists and Chinatown locals vote with their feet, and it's always crowded here. Designed by chef Kevin Wu, a wok-tossed menu ranges across…

  • Il Fornaio Bakery & Cafe

    Las Vegas

    Take a bite of wood-fired pizza, pasta and salad at this classic Italian joint. House specialties include lasagna layered with porcini mushrooms;…

  • Tableau

    Las Vegas

    Inside Wynn's all-suites tower, this sunny pool-view breakfast and lunch bistro is outfitted with fresh and funky floral prints and crisp white linens…

  • Chart House

    Las Vegas

    This high-end chain eatery is anchored by a stunning 75,000-gallon aquarium and serves a variety of aquatic delights from Alaskan halibut, king crab and…

  • Eataly

    Las Vegas

    The last Vegas bastion of disgraced celebrity chef Mario Batali, Eataly earns its spot here, with some of the city's most authentic, affordable pasta,…

  • Bobby's Burger Palace

    Las Vegas

    Hey, it's no palace, but it's Bobby Flay and meals are half the price of other star chefs' burger joints on the Strip. Get the Napa Valley Burger topped…

  • Spice Market Buffet

    Las Vegas

    Middle Eastern, Asian, Italian and Mexican fare are thrown into the global mix at this jewel of a buffet, a throwback to the original Aladdin resort…

  • NoMad Restaurant

    Las Vegas

    It's as much about the room here as it is about the food – both are thoughtful, rich and ultimately excellent odes to classic American fine dining. The…

  • Searsucker Las Vegas

    Las Vegas

    Searsucker is a heavy hitter serving punchy small plates and killer cocktails in casual digs with a cowboy twang on Caesars' gaming floor. There's a daily…

  • Rivea

    Las Vegas

    Atop Delano, Rivea's upscale French-Italian dining from celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, stands on its own, but the real pull here is the classy but casual…

  • Stripburger

    Las Vegas

    This shiny silver, open-air diner in the round serves up all-natural (hormone free etc) beef, chicken, tuna and veggie burgers, atomic cheese fries, thick…

  • NM Café

    Las Vegas

    At this contemporary cafe with outdoor terrace tables hanging above the Strip, the menu of lighter fare is designed for department-store shoppers, with…

  • Grand Lux Café

    Las Vegas

    The crowd-pleasing Grand Lux features ornate Italianate decor and decent renditions of American comfort food plus dishes from around the globe. Family…

  • Virgil's Real BBQ

    Las Vegas

    If you've never tried real-deal Southern cooking, and you're not shy of chunks of mouthwatering smoky meats, baby back ribs, cheesy grits and sugary…

  • Michael Mina

    Las Vegas

    An adventurous menu of ocean catch such as phyllo-crusted sole and Maine lobster pot pie with truffle cream. The overall experience often measures up to…

  • LVB Burgers & Bar

    Las Vegas

    Mirage's burger joint offers modern twists on humble hamburgers and classic comfort food, including a duck burger stuffed with Muenster cheese with…

  • Farm Basket

    Summerlin

    This locals' favorite, in business since 1973, is the last branch of what used to be a popular fried chicken franchise. Details include chunks of turkey…

  • Jaburrito

    Las Vegas

    It's simple: hybridize a nori (seaweed) sushi roll with a burrito. What could go wrong? Nothing actually…they're awesome! Mochi ice-cream pops for dessert…

  • DW Bistro

    Las Vegas

    This smart bistro serves Jamaican and New Mexican dishes in convivial surrounds.

  • Oyshi Sushi

    Las Vegas

    A local favorite for off-Strip sushi at reasonable prices.

  • Bob Taylor's Ranch House is a Westerned-themed restaurant.

    Bob Taylor's Ranch House

    Las Vegas

    A steakhouse located on the former outskirts of town, Bob Taylor's keeps alive the pre-metropolis era when Las Vegas was a Western ranch town. It's worth…

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    Hakkasan

    Las Vegas

    For see-and-be-seen dining or a splashy date night, few restaurants on the Strip beat this dramatic Chinese restaurant, with futuristic neo-Asian accents…

  • Evel Pie

    Las Vegas

    What could make legit NYC-style pizza even better along Downtown Las Vegas' Fremont St? Evel Pie, that's what. This funky restaurant features authentic…

  • Pho Vietnamese at the Coffee Shop

    Las Vegas

    Treasure Island's standard-issue casino coffee shop does comfort food around the clock, from the 'Tower of French Toast' to giant overstuffed baked…

  • Village Street Eateries

    Las Vegas

    The cobblestone streets of NYNY's Greenwich Village are bursting with budget options: authentic Greenberg & Sons Deli; Broadway Burger Bar for patties…

  • Hash House a Go Go

    Las Vegas

    Fill up on this SoCal import's 'twisted farm food,' which has to be seen to be believed. The pancakes are as big as tractor tires, while farm-egg…